Did You Know that the Largest Mexican Market is in San Antonio?


When you ask people for top places to visit in San Antonio, the recommendations you’d get will include the San Antonio River Walk, the Alamo, the Japanese Tea Garden, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the McNay Art Museum.

Some adventure enthusiasts may also recommend Natural Bridge Caverns. These places are definitely worth a visit, but we’re going to talk about a place that doesn’t get the attention it truly deserves—El Mercado’s shopping district. 

Do you know that San Antonio has the world’s largest Mexican market? Nor did we, until we went there, and boy, it was a fantastic experience. Casual, colorful, and distinct—this place represents the Mexican heritage as well as San Antonio’s vibes.

Here’s all you need to know:

El Mercado’s shopping district in San Antonio

San Antonio has a rich Spanish colonial heritage that dates back centuries ago. It has a colorful blend of Mexican and Texan culture. Much of its population is of Mexican descent, and many are Spanish-speaking. So, it’s fitting that the Alamo City has the largest Mexican market.

El Mercado’s shopping district in San Antonio is the hub for souvenirs and unique items. It expands over three-block strips and has a wide variety of products.

You can find items with artistic, cultural, and ethnic influences of the Southwest and Mexico. The popular products include dresses, shoes, jewelry, musical instruments, shawls, wood carvings, and much more.

During your shopping-spree in the shopping district, you can indulge in local treats and candies that will tantalize your tastebuds and sweet-tooth cravings.

El Mercado is lined with restaurants, shops, and produce. Artisans set up along the plazas demonstrating their crafts. You can purchase customized jewelry, pottery, and portraits to keep as a souvenir or gift to your loved ones.

Smart Storage Solutions

When roaming around the El Mercado’s shopping district in San Antonio, you don’t want to weigh down by the luggage. However, it doesn’t mean you have to rent an expensive hotel room. You can opt for luggage storage solutions specifically meant for this purpose.

Instead of splurging hundreds of dollars on a hotel room that you’d not stay in most of your time, you can keep your luggage safe for $5.90, using Cubby’s luggage services in San Antonio.

This nifty trick will help you save money that you can spend in El Mercado’s shopping district. Cubby’s operations are offered in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Atlanta, Galveston, Fort Worth, Boston, Houston, Washington D.C., and Las Vegas.

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